Sensory neurons transmit information towards the central nervous system.Which of the following is true concerning the movement of peripheral-information towards the central nervous system?A. Dendrites of the sensory neurons synapse with interneurons of thespinal cord.B. Axons of the sensory neurons synapse with motor neurons of the musclesinvolved in the spinal reflex.C. Axons of the motor neurons synapse with the interneurons of the spinal cord.D. Axons of the sensory neurons synapse with the interneurons of the spinalcord.

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